If you have recently been the victim of a flood on your property, then you know what a mess the water leaves and what a hassle Flood Damage can cause. Since flood waters leave behind many problems and germs that you can’t see it is best if you find somewhere else for you children and pets to stay while the cleanup is carried out. While you are waiting for the cleanup crew to arrive, there are some things that you can do yourself to move ahead the process.
Below you will find some tips for cleaning up Flood Damage that will have your home in livable shape in the weeks to come, instead of having to wait months for things to get back to normal.
Removing Items
When the water has reached a manageable level in your home, you will want to start by removing items that can be saved or disinfected. Some items that you might need to get rid of are:
1. Mattresses
2. Stuffed animals
3. Carpet padding
4. Carpets
5. And any books and papers
6. Drywall
7. Insulation that is soaked
You will need to wear protective clothing, boots, and gloves during the removal of items from your home. Often during flooding, you end up with raw sewage and other chemicals in your home, so you want to make sure that you are totally protected.
Clean Surfaces
When you are done removing items from your home, you will want to get some fans and open all of your windows and doors. Turn on the ceiling fans and make sure that they are pointed towards the floors. This will help you to dry out the area as much as possible and allow fresh air to circulate through your home.
Next, you will need to clean every surface in your home that is permanent and cannot be removed. No matter what that surface is. The contaminants that come with floodwaters can be fatal if they are not taken care of the proper way.
These are just a few of the tips that you will want to follow when it comes to cleaning our home after a flood.
